Permanent | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Central North Carolina Service Area

TinkBird; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus and relocation support

Annual CME allowance up to $3,000 and

Malpractice coverage through FTCA

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer''

NHSC loan repayment program eligible

State high-needs service area bonus

Job summary

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full-time, permanent opportunity in an outpatient primary care setting in northeastern North Carolina. This position allows you to provide patient-centered psychiatric care within an established community health organization serving rural and underserved populations.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to rural healthcare and an interest in building long-term relationships

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current licensure as a PMHNP.
• Active, unrestricted North Carolina APRN license.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications for a range of mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and other clinical team members to coordinate integrated patient care.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations and monitor treatment effectiveness and adherence.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, medication adherence, and coping strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention, support, and stabilization for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, or other acute psychiatric distress.
• Coordinate emergency care and ongoing treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, confidentiality, and legal standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, public education, and efforts to improve mental healthcare in rural communities.

Skills

PMHNP licensure

APRN license NC

DEA registration

Clinical experience 2+ years

Primary care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

PMHNP degree (MSN/DSN)

Job description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full-time, permanent opportunity in an outpatient primary care setting in northeastern North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to provide patient-centered psychiatric care within an established community health organization serving rural and underserved populations.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to rural healthcare and an interest in building long-term relationships within the community. Candidates with at least two years of clinical experience are preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Specialty: Psychiatry / Mental Health
• Provider Type: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Setting: Outpatient Primary Care
• Location: Central North Carolina
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite
• Patient Population: Rural and underserved communities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications for a range of mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and other clinical team members to coordinate integrated patient care.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations and monitor treatment effectiveness and adherence.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, medication adherence, and coping strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention, support, and stabilization for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, or other acute psychiatric distress.
• Coordinate emergency care and ongoing treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, confidentiality, and legal standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, public education, and efforts to improve mental healthcare in rural communities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active, unrestricted North Carolina APRN license.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in a clinical setting.
• Primary care experience preferred.
• Ability to work full-time onsite.
• Strong communication, teamwork, judgment, and patient-centered care skills.

Practice Environment

• Established community health organization serving northeastern North Carolina.
• Outpatient primary care setting with multiple clinic locations in the Roanoke Rapids area.
• Integrated behavioral health services and multidisciplinary clinical support.
• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving insured and uninsured patients.
• Comprehensive network of primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, pharmacy, case management, and community outreach services.
• Opportunity to serve rural and underserved populations through an established community-based healthcare organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance, if applicable.
• Annual CME allowance up to $3,000 and up to 40 hours.
• Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
• Paid time off.
• Closed on major holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 2 years.
• Reimbursement for professional fees and dues.
• Potential eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service (S2S), and NHSC Scholars programs.
• Potential eligibility for the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program.
• Potential state high-needs service area bonus for qualifying candidates who do not require loan repayment.